AIKIDO
ABCMMA incorporates the Okinawa, Japan based system of using balance, circles, axis line and centers. The basic movements of Aikido are circular in nature and most attacks are linear. Aikido also focuses on using the opponents weight and momentum to their demise. ABCMMA mixed martial arts training results in fine toning of ones physical condition, mental awareness, endurance, strength, weight loss and flexibility.
AIKIDO
Translated in English as “The Way of Harmony of the Spirit”; (“AI” – Harmony, “KI” – Spirit, “DO” – Way).
Aikido was formalized by
Morihei Veshika after he
studied under masters of jiujutsu (throws and joint locks) and
kenjutsu (sword and weapon fighting).
Master Veshika also know
as “O Sensei” or “Great Teacher” focused on circular evasive motion rather than
punching kicking.
Though hand strikes and low kicks may be used, the
practitioner concentrates on using the attacker’s momentum against himself.
Deceptive motion and redirected energy allow this
transition to be completed.
Hidden leg sweeps and techniques known as
reeping take the attackers base off balance.
When you combine these movements with the circular
movements of the upper body they become devastating throws and take-down
techniques.
This combination is what Aikido strives to develop. The
absorption of an aggressive attack, redirection of that energy, then the
expulsion of the attacker without detection.
Morihei Veshika lived from 1883 until
1969.
He started to teach formal Aikido at his first school in